Part 3: Sometimes It’s Fine to Relax

Ramona: Now, let us thank chef Hayashi for the food she made and the effort she put into it.

Everyone: Thank you for the meal!

Iroha: Ehehe, please, excuse me. I ended up joining you all of a sudden…

Ramona: No need to apologize! It was me who asked you to, after all. Eating together makes a great meal taste even better. Donʼt you agree?

Hikari: Yes! The dinner was amazing! The gelato and jelly dessert were so refreshing you won’t believe it…

Xue: …That’s true.

Hikari: Xue? What’s up? Ah, could it be… you want a second helping of gelato too?

Xue: Nope. I was just thinking that this kind of food can be surprisingly enjoyable too.

Hikawa: Being able to suit the taste of Xue-sama is the best praise for us.

Xue: That’s too much, you don’t need to say it like that. But well… The meal really was nice. Please, tell chef Hayashi my thanks.

Hikawa: Of course.

Hikari: You sounded like a true professional chef now! “Please, tell them my thanks…” Like a line straight out of a movie!

Lilja: Xue, why don’t you use this opportunity to meet chef Hayashi in person? You could ask them how to make gelato.

Xue: You just want to be able to eat it at the dorm, don’t you?..

Koyomi: Well, in any case, I’m glad that the dinner was to your liking.

Ramona: Yes. It was perfect. No wonder Koyomi didn’t want to come to our hotpot parties.

Koyomi: I’m afraid you are getting the wrong idea…

Hikawa: Koyomi-sama, the bath is ready now. How would you like to proceed?

Lilja: The bath?

Hikari: C-could it be that the bath at Koyomi-san’s house is really big?

Xue: Given how huge the rehearsal hall is, the bath is probably even larger than our dormitory rooms…

Lilja: So, can it accomodate five people?

Koyomi: Huh?!

Lilja: It can’t?

Koyomi: I-in terms of its size, well… I guess, it should be fine for five people to get in, but…

Xue: We aren’t at a bathhouse. At home you’d probably prefer to take a bath alone.

Hikari: Hey, but since we all are here, I’d love to enjoy it with everyone! It’s no fun if you’re alone in such a big bath!

Lilja: So what do we do, Ramo? What would you choose?

Ramona: I’m getting to decide?! W-well then…


Lilja: Ahh… The water’s perfect.

Ramona: I’m surprised there’s actually enough room for five people… Japan really has a profound bathing culture…

Lilja: Koyomi, Xue, don’t be shy. Come join us.

Koyomi: Um, look…

Lilja: You see… The water is just right. It would be a waste if it got cold.

Lilja: There’s no reason to be embarrassed. Everyone is born beautiful, so be proud of your bodies.

Koyomi: I-it has nothing to do with whether I’m proud of my body or not…

Xue: Rather, don’t you take a little too much pride in that?..

Ramona: Ahaha. But if you hesitate for too long, you’ll catch a cold.

Hikari: She’s right! It’s fine to get in. Come on, Xue, Koyomi-san.

Koyomi: …

Xue: This is the first time I’m being so nervous about a bath… Well, not like I’m often taking a bath in the first place…

Hikari: Don’t worry. You’ll feel at ease as soon as you get in.

Xue: …you’re right. It’s so warm, I’m getting sleepy…

Lilja: Xue seems to like it.

Ramona: Koyomi too. Though I feel bad a little about forcing you into it.

Koyomi: It’s fine. It’s been a while since I had a chance to leisurely soak in the bath.

Koyomi & Xue: Ahhh…

Ramona: Nice, seems like they are enjoying themselves.

Lilja: Koyomi and Xue are always in a haste. They should enjoy a relaxing bath once in a while.

Ramona: Fufu, that’s true. I’m glad that thanks to your idea they get to relax a little.

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Pub: 14 Oct 2024 20:49 UTC
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